Kinesiology at Franklin College

The Franklin College Department of Kinesiology includes Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Physical Education majors as well as the Master of Science in Athletic Training. Each program is designed to provide students with personal attention and the opportunity to gain the knowledge needed to become successful members of the their respective professions upon graduation.

For more information on each individual major, please click on the appropriate major on the left side bar.

Athletic Training

The Franklin College AT Program is a blend of academic preparation, practical application, and personal attention and is designed to prepare students for competitive health care careers. Learn more.

Exercise Science

Franklin College’s newest major is designed to prepare those with a passion for exercise to pursue careers in both clinical and sports performance settings. Learn more.

Physical Education

The Franklin College physical
education teacher education program is known for its many opportunities for students to gain extensive practical experience. Learn more.

Kinesiology News

Premed major Elyse Hoy ’18 has an unusual early childhood memory that propels her professional aspirations. “When I was 5 or 6 years old, I would go to work with my aunt, who was a surgical nurse, and I would sit in the gallery overlooking the operating room and watch the...

“One of the most appealing aspects to me, and still is one of my favorite parts about Franklin College, is how much it feels like home. Every time I was on campus for a visit and for orientation everyone was welcoming and made me feel right at home in a place that was so new to...

The road a drug travels from a lab to a consumer’s medicine cabinet can be long and bumpy, but the reward of helping people achieve improved health drives research scientists like Thomas “Tom” K. Baker ’91 to stay on course. Since 1995, Baker has worked for Lilly Research...